Outdoor furniture material

Outdoor furniture by materials include stones, metals, vinyl, plastics, glass, wicker and treated woods. There is a difference between aluminium garden furniture and iron or metal garden furniture. Both metal and aluminium, as a material, have their own advantages. Although aluminum is cheaper than metal, but metal is tougher than aluminum.

Plastic garden furniture is waterproof, so you can leave it out whole year-round. However it needs to be cleaned regulary to avoid dirt formations. Wooden garden furniture needs to be treated with varnish periodically because without it, it won't withstand exposure to the weather and elements. Teak is a commonly used material for outdoor furniture. It contains silica which makes it resistant to fungal decay.

Aluminum garden furniture is made of long-lasting material. Despite that, agents such as suntan lotions, acid rains and carbon monoxide can take away at the powder coating that protects it. To make sure the furniture will last long, it should be taken care propery and cleaned regularly with a solution of mild soap and warm water and then rinsed well.